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1 Prospect Square Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland

+353 87 296 3713

Today

10:30 am - 11:30 pm

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Hours:

Sun
12:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Mon - Thu
10:30 am - 11:30 pm

Fri - Sat
10:30 am - 12:00 am

Dining options: Reservations, Late Night

Description: Food is made fresh on the day each day. We don't take bookings or large...

Food is made fresh on the day each day. We don't take bookings or large groups it can get busy so try and come early to 'claim' your table. We have no credit or debit card facilities cash only. We do offer great food at great value in one of Dublin's best kept secrets. Please ask for Ciaran Kavanagh for all food queries.

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“Hidden Gem”

I have eaten Tapas in the Gravediggers quite a few times and it's consistently good. I brought five friends along this time. Rather than ordering individually we were able to get a selection of everything. The service was excellent and the food superb and great value. Chef Ciaran Kavanagh creates a...read more

I have eaten Tapas in the Gravediggers quite a few times and it's consistently good. I brought five friends along this time. Rather than ordering individually we were able to get a selection of everything. The service was excellent and the food superb and great value. Chef Ciaran Kavanagh creates a wonderful balance between food, atmosphere and craic with his...
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No-nonsense local Irish pub located next to an entrance to the Glasnevin Cemetery. Not in any tourist zone. No music, no sports TV, no craft beer, no fake displays. Not much has changed here since it opened in 1833. The real deal.

Saw this on Anthony Bourdain Layover, and so glad we made the short trek to check it out. What a gem! This historic pub has been run by the same family for 6 generations. We had a the great fortune to meet and even have a pint with some of the family. We also really enjoyed talking to some of...
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Staff actively been rude. Had heard so many great things. Don't know if I will bother give it another try.

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Alfreda31, PR/ Social Media Manager/ Hostess at John Kavanagh (Grave Diggers), responded to this review

Hi Mearbhall
We are sorry that your first impression of John Kavanagh's was so negative. We are taking your experience seriously and will do all we can to rectify the issue. If you find your way to us again please call in, and myself, Ciaran or Anne Kavanagh will be happy to greet you with a Kavanagh welcome. We all...
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An impromptu night with the girls was transformed! We were stuffed to the gills with gorgeous fresh tapas, every mouthful was delicious. The service was excellent. The waitress was really good, not a bit gushy or hovery but remembered everything.
Hugely impressed with the entire night. A definite revisiter!!

This has been a haunt of mine for years but last night I had the tapas for the first time and they didn't disappoint.
There's a great selection of hot and cold tapas. The mac & cheese was to die for and the garlic bread was so moist and full of fresh garlic. The chicken pakora was beautifully presented and...
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Come here for lunch every couple of weeks and have to say it's a real hidden gem. There is always something new and exciting on the menu and everything is consistently cooked to perfection! The staff here are so friendly and I'm dying to come back to try the tapas

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Description

Food is made fresh on the day each day. We don't take bookings or large groups it can get busy so try and come early to 'claim' your table. We have no credit or debit card facilities cash only. We do offer great food at great value in one of Dublin's best kept secrets. Please ask for Ciaran Kavanagh for all food queries.

Open Hours

Sunday

12:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Monday

10:30 am - 11:30 pm

Tuesday

10:30 am - 11:30 pm

Wednesday

10:30 am - 11:30 pm

Thursday

10:30 am - 11:30 pm

Friday

10:30 am - 12:00 am

Saturday

10:30 am - 12:00 am

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